how hard is it to put an aftermarket steering wheel on?
02-27-2001, 12:30 AM
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how hard is it to put an aftermarket steering wheel on?
just wondering i would like to get one made by gt or soemthing i found some i like in summit so anyhelp would b great thanks!! its for an 88 formula bird
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1988 firebird ws6 formula350tpi msd 6al box blaster 3 coil accel 8.8 race wires hooker shorty headers hooker cat back system pro shift light a pillar gauge pod and water temp and air/fuel ratio gauges autometer oil pressure gauge b&m mega console shifter, march underdrive pullies, tpis airfoil cvr high torque starter (love it)
best 1/4 mile run of 14.44@ 96.53
this run is before the new exhaust system
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1988 firebird ws6 formula350tpi msd 6al box blaster 3 coil accel 8.8 race wires hooker shorty headers hooker cat back system pro shift light a pillar gauge pod and water temp and air/fuel ratio gauges autometer oil pressure gauge b&m mega console shifter, march underdrive pullies, tpis airfoil cvr high torque starter (love it)
best 1/4 mile run of 14.44@ 96.53
this run is before the new exhaust system
02-27-2001, 08:03 AM
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Car: 94 Z28
Engine: LT1 w/ headers, catback, CAI, tune
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.23s
I installed a Grant Challenger wheel in my 87Z and will soon in my old IROC for/with my brother. It's pretty easy.
Only issue I ran into was the horn switch stuff didn't line up w/ the install kit. I didn't see an easy way to get it to work. My horn didn't work originally anyway and I don't need it so I just eliminated it. Might not be an option for you, I understand some people do know how to get it to work w/ the Grant kits, perhaps they'll respond...
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86 IROC w/ a cammed 305 TPI.
Formerly Ray86IROC.
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Only issue I ran into was the horn switch stuff didn't line up w/ the install kit. I didn't see an easy way to get it to work. My horn didn't work originally anyway and I don't need it so I just eliminated it. Might not be an option for you, I understand some people do know how to get it to work w/ the Grant kits, perhaps they'll respond...
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Ray87Z
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86 IROC w/ a cammed 305 TPI.
Formerly Ray86IROC.
www.inter-scape.com/Ray
02-27-2001, 12:27 PM
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Pookey the detachable steering wheel is available from GRANT. part # 2001
Summit part number GRT-2001
Hooking88formula, we keep running into each other. You should check ebay out man. Type in grant steering wheels. Lots of great wheels. You will love the wheel. Try to get 13" to 13.5". Makes driving a hell of a lot easier. I didn't see the difference until I drove a GTA with one.
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91 Formula
305 TPI 5speed
1LE/G92/WS6
Paxton SN92 polished kit, SLP airfoil, ported/polished plenum, March pulleys, Crane AFPR(43psi),Crane Gold 1.6rrs,MSD coil,MSD6AL,MSD boost-master,Holley 9mm wires,Ac delco R43ts plugs,custom chip,Ford SVO 24# injectors,Bosch O2sensor, Bosch in-line pump(w/stock pump), SLP 1 5/8" headers,SLP catback,short shifter,3:73s w/Auburn posi,170* t-stat,JET 195* fan switch, Macewen white face gauges, Autometer gauges, Zoom hi-performance clutch.
Summit part number GRT-2001
Hooking88formula, we keep running into each other. You should check ebay out man. Type in grant steering wheels. Lots of great wheels. You will love the wheel. Try to get 13" to 13.5". Makes driving a hell of a lot easier. I didn't see the difference until I drove a GTA with one.
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91 Formula
305 TPI 5speed
1LE/G92/WS6
Paxton SN92 polished kit, SLP airfoil, ported/polished plenum, March pulleys, Crane AFPR(43psi),Crane Gold 1.6rrs,MSD coil,MSD6AL,MSD boost-master,Holley 9mm wires,Ac delco R43ts plugs,custom chip,Ford SVO 24# injectors,Bosch O2sensor, Bosch in-line pump(w/stock pump), SLP 1 5/8" headers,SLP catback,short shifter,3:73s w/Auburn posi,170* t-stat,JET 195* fan switch, Macewen white face gauges, Autometer gauges, Zoom hi-performance clutch.
02-27-2001, 03:32 PM
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I got a Grant GT steering wheel from PEP boys. You will also need to buy an adapter kit, which can be found on the same shelf. Adapter kits are made specifically for your model. I also needed a steering wheel puller. The horn will still function (as long as it did before you started).
I was really happy with the final product after the installation, and I'd guess it took me about 45 - 60 minutes to do.
As a side issue, the "club" will fit over the new steering wheel, even though the new wheel will be appreciably smaller in diameter.
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86 IROC TPI 305
700-R4
K&N Air filters
Next mod = trans-go shift kit (level 1)
[This message has been edited by JoeIROC (edited February 27, 2001).]
I was really happy with the final product after the installation, and I'd guess it took me about 45 - 60 minutes to do.
As a side issue, the "club" will fit over the new steering wheel, even though the new wheel will be appreciably smaller in diameter.
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86 IROC TPI 305
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K&N Air filters
Next mod = trans-go shift kit (level 1)
[This message has been edited by JoeIROC (edited February 27, 2001).]
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